As any kid knows, summer’s arrival means school is out. As any working parent knows, summer’s arrival means a child care (and possibly a financial) headache. Until they enter kindergarten, children of working parents are usually in year-round day care programs or watched by a year-round sitter. But, as soon as your child begins…

Summertime often means vacation time. It’s a happy, fun time of year – but it’s also a time when you really need to go the extra mile to protect yourself from identity theft. Here are some common sense pointers you can follow as we get closer to summer to make sure that you keep your…

Buying your first home is a major milestone. There’s nothing quite like the giddy rush that comes from knowing you could paint a wall fluorescent pink or cover the cabinets in peanut butter and no one could legally stop you. You’ve also got a new and quite big investment you need to maintain. Weighing the…

One of the most fundamental financial lessons your kids are going to have to learn is about how you work for your money. Do your kids understand that every time you pull out a wad of bills or swipe a card to pay for a purchase, that money is directly linked to time you put…

We all struggle with organization. An unordered universe tends toward chaos unless we intervene. But if you can organize your home office area, you can free up lots of time, save money on late fees and make life much less stressful! Here is a simple method you can use to organize yourself: Create a space.…

According to recent studies, Americans are more concerned than ever about their finances. Unfortunately, most are doing nothing about it. A common misconception is that in order to conduct any type of financial planning, you have to have lots of money. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the more limited the funds…

Financial setbacks come in all shapes and sizes. It can be an expensive household repair, a medical emergency, getting laid off or the birth of a baby. Whatever the situation, it’s impossible to plan for every financial hit you will take in your lifetime. But don’t fret. If you’re hit with hard times, here’s some…

As a student, it’s important to find ways to enhance your focus. Perhaps you’ve already tried many methods. Whether it’s a magic supplement promising to turn you into the next Einstein or a veggie smoothie your roommate promises will help you ace every exam, there’s a lot of reason for skepticism. Are there methods that…

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